Christopher Wittig, BA

Why did you decide to study Digital Media Design? At the

time, I simply based my decision on my interests at school. Art was right at the top of the list, so I looked around for courses in this field near where I live.

What were your career aspirations at the beginning?

Well, at the beginning, I didn't really have a plan, more like, "I think I'll enjoy this, everything else will follow." But if I had an idea, it was probably to be an animator.

How would you rate the FHD?

10/10! I can really recommend it to everyone. All the professors are super nice and the course is very varied. Lots of practical projects instead of just memorising knowledge. And then, of course, there are all my great fellow students (or rather, alumni now). All in all, I can say that there wasn't a single day when I didn't enjoy going to the FHD!

What were the study conditions like in the Digital Media Design programme?

To be fair, it is a private school. You have to bear the costs, there's no way around it. Apart from that, everything was great.

How did you finance your studies?

BAFÖG + part-time job + €200 from my parents every now and then.

What was particularly important to you?

Good question. I think that after finishing school, the most important thing for me was no longer having to be able to do everything, but rather to specialise in a subject of my choice.

What advice would you give to future applicants for the programme? Listen

very carefully to your inner voice. "Follow your heart". Your time at university can really be the time when you start doing exactly what you want to do for the first time, rather than what others decide for you. This also applies to your studies. I think the FHD is very open when it comes to flexible approaches or new topics that have not yet been covered. In your opinion

, what are the special features of studying media at the FHD?

That's a difficult question, as I haven't studied any other degree programmes before or since, so I can't really compare. But the first thing that comes to mind is the personal relationship between professors and students. For me, it's super refreshing to have such a relaxed, positive and simply cool relationship with the people who impart knowledge to me after school.

How has your degree programme shaped you?

Firstly, very positively. When I think back on my time at university, I always smile and feel happy about the time I had. Secondly, it probably also showed me the way forward. Where do I go from here? How do I combine the things that interest me most and make me happy in life? I now feel that I have a better understanding of who I am and what I want.

How do you rate the skills you learned?

I think it covers a very broad spectrum. That's good and is also needed in the field of design to get a better picture of the industry.
In the field of computer science, I probably would have needed a little more time to understand everything 100%. But to be honest, that wasn't my focus. Everything seemed to work out for my fellow students, though. Haha.

What was an unforgettable experience for you during your studies?

The interest of the professors, no matter what topic was discussed. They were always interested and gave it 110%. That's what my bachelor's thesis was about.

How was the technical equipment for the programme?

Everything was fine, I can't complain.

What's your next step after completing your bachelor's degree?

I wanted to go into the automotive industry or to Tokyo. I've already achieved both :)

How useful is the course content for your current job?

It's okay. That may sound negative at first, but it's because you really learn something from every angle. I think it's impossible to fully utilise this spectrum in its entirety in one profession. That's why there are many things that I no longer need, but have nevertheless grown to love.

How did you develop during your studies?

I think that at the beginning, I still had a very strong image of the teacher-student relationship in my mind, which always put me off a bit. I think this has improved greatly, or even disappeared, thanks to the FHD. My attitude towards learning and how I approach new topics and problems has evolved. But also, the attitude of saying "I'm not good at this topic" and then leaving it at that was accepted and showed me that you are taught knowledge, but you are still on the same level.

Are you still in contact with your professors and fellow students?

100/10. No more and no less. That's probably the point I could rave about the most.

To my professors (especially Fabian, Marius and Manja)
: Your dedication to imparting knowledge and your desire to really support and advance your students in life was truly outstanding. You worked with people, tackled problems together and laughed a lot together. Just as it should be. Thank you very much!

To my fellow students who stuck with me until the end: you know I love you. I wish you all the best, and I think you already know everything else. :)

Take care!